DOR Research Seed Awards
Internal — Brown University only
DOR Research Seed Awards support Brown University researchers’ innovative projects and research development, helping work grow into larger projects and strengthening competitiveness for external funding.
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Funder: Brown University
Due Dates: November 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. (Expression of Interest) | January 25, 2027 (Application) | May 1, 2028 (Extension requests for 2027 awards)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for single-PI projects or $75,000 for multiple-PI projects, for 12 months
Summary: Seed funding supports innovative research that will continue at Brown and strengthen researchers’ competitiveness for external funding.
Key Information: Lead PIs must be Brown-employed faculty whose research is administered through Brown.
Description
Brown University’s Division of Research administers the Research Seed Awards to launch innovative projects intended to continue at Brown beyond the award period. The program welcomes curiosity- and exploration-driven ideas as well as projects that take established research areas in new directions. Its central goal is to strengthen Brown researchers’ competitiveness for external funding and help seed-funded work develop into larger projects.
Research development support accompanies the awards. Brown’s Research Strategy and Development (RSD) team serves as a strategic partner to all awardees, providing targeted mentorship, grant-writing support, and assistance identifying external funding opportunities and preparing proposals. Applicants are encouraged to consult RSD in advance to align their projects with Seed categories.
